Creative Portrait Photography | Portfolio Building Event Melbourne March

An exclusive, hands-on portfolio building opportunity in Melbourne’s most creative studios | 4 styled sets, pro models & cinematic lighting!

Get ready for an unforgettable, hands-on photography experience inside one of Melbourne’s most creative studios.

Lit by Nanlite is an exclusive opportunity designed for photographers who want to explore bold, cinematic lighting and build a striking portfolio. With access to Nanlite’s powerful RGB lighting systems, you’ll rotate through three highly stylised studio sets, working with professional models and guided by lighting creatives.

This is more than a photography workshop! It’s a playground for creatives ready to take their work to the next creative level.

What’s Included:

• 3-4 professionally styled, cinematic studio sets (not your boring paper backrops)
• Nanlite fixed lighting systems (FC range, FS and Pavo Tubes)
• Tips & Tricks to build a more creative portfolio
• Access to mood-enhancing props
• Professional models with creative direction
• Small group rotations for maximum shooting time
• Studio lighting tips and artistic guidance throughout
• A welcoming, collaborative atmosphere for passionate photographers

Who It's For:
Photographers with a basic understanding of their camera who want to experiment with studio lighting, colour, creativity and mood. For photographers who want to build their portfolio and have a great time. A rare and exclusive event. Don't miss out!

📍 Venus & Rose Studios, 434 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004
📅 Sunday March 22nd 2026 | ⏰ Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm

About the Photographers

Joanne Sparkle is the founder and creative force behind Venus & Rose Photography, a Melbourne studio celebrated for its cinematic lighting and emotionally rich portraiture. Her work explores themes of identity, power, and transformation; inviting subjects to embody alter egos and reclaim their narrative. With a background in psychology and storytelling, Joanne brings a deeply intuitive and empowering energy to every shoot. Her workshops are immersive, mood-driven, and designed to help photographers create with intention and soul.

Ben Eriksson is an accomplished Melbourne-based photographer with over eight years of experience specialising in long-exposure, night, and landscape photography. A seasoned workshop leader and licensed Parks Victoria Tour Operator, Ben has guided hundreds of photographers through creative and technical mastery. He is a proud ambassador for brands like Samyang Optics, Benro Tripods, Tenba Camera Bags, Athabasca Filters, and Nanlite Australia. Known for his hands-on teaching style and generous spirit, Ben brings a wealth of real-world expertise and lighting knowledge to every workshop.

Together, Joanne and Ben fuse artistry with technical precision; creating an event experience that’s visually striking, creatively fulfilling, and packed with inspiration.